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    Seizure
    Status
    Grand Mal
    Ebook series4 titles

    The Grand Mal Series

    By Joshua Holmes

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    About this series

    Trigger is the continuing story of Chris, experienced academic and freelance graphic designer with Epilepsy, trying to cater to his most challenging client yet, and confidently persist, even as he acquires new injuries, new triggers, and his unconventional, seizure treatment plan proves ineffective. It is the story of Hank, local church servant and friend, who agrees to join Chris in a different kind of activity in York, Pennsylvania. It is the continuing story of Mary Grace, of her uncomfortable, unwanted presence following the break-up. It is the story of Greta, of her unparalleled partnership, and whether or not Cris’s condition has a bearing on their outcome as a couple. It is a vivid reminder of thriving despite disappointment, the various forms of integration, the impact of disability on commitment, and the importance of seeking growth amidst the unknown.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJoshua Holmes
    Release dateMar 1, 2005
    Seizure
    Status
    Grand Mal

    Titles in the series (4)

    • 1

      Grand Mal
      Grand Mal

      Grand Mal

      Joshua Holmes
      5/5
      5/5

      Grand Mal is the story of Chris, a young man with Epilepsy seeking a graduate degree in Counseling at the Penn State University in State College Pennsylvania. It is the story of Michael, his best friend, and how love will impact his decisions and ultimately change everything. It is the story of Mary Grace, Chris's childhood crush, and of her unlikely re-emergence into Chris's life as he pursues a treatment for his seizures. It is the story of Sam, the eccentric local bookstore owner, who offers a source of encouragement as Chris copes with his condition and the stigma it often embodies. It is a reminder of ability and disability, failure and success, alienation and reunion, pain and the power of healing.

      Grand Mal is the story of Chris, a young man with Epilepsy seeking a graduate degree in Counseling at the Penn State University in State College Pennsylvania. It is the story of Michael, his best friend, and how love will impact his decisions and ultimately change everything. It is the story of Mary Grace, Chris's childhood crush, and of her unlikely re-emergence into Chris's life as he pursues a treatment for his seizures. It is the story of Sam, the eccentric local bookstore owner, who offers a source of encouragement as Chris copes with his condition and the stigma it often embodies. It is a reminder of ability and disability, failure and success, alienation and reunion, pain and the power of healing.

    • 2

      Seizure
      Seizure

      Seizure

      Joshua Holmes
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      Seizure is the ongoing story of Chris, experienced academic and up and coming freelance graphic designer with Epilepsy seeking new design projects daily and ultimately his own lifestyle in York, Pennsylvania. It is the story of Michael, his former best friend, and of how both men will decide how involved each will be in their separate lives. It is the ongoing story of Mary Grace, how she will grow increasingly involved in Chris's medical affairs, and of whether or not it will be a good thing. It is the story of Burke and Bender, two bowling league teammates who offer support and a different perspective to Chris. It is a reminder of facing challenges, growth and adaptation, and the importance of constantly moving forward in life.

      Seizure is the ongoing story of Chris, experienced academic and up and coming freelance graphic designer with Epilepsy seeking new design projects daily and ultimately his own lifestyle in York, Pennsylvania. It is the story of Michael, his former best friend, and of how both men will decide how involved each will be in their separate lives. It is the ongoing story of Mary Grace, how she will grow increasingly involved in Chris's medical affairs, and of whether or not it will be a good thing. It is the story of Burke and Bender, two bowling league teammates who offer support and a different perspective to Chris. It is a reminder of facing challenges, growth and adaptation, and the importance of constantly moving forward in life.

    • 3

      Status
      Status

      Status

      Joshua Holmes
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      Status is the continuing story of Chris, experienced academic and freelance graphic designer with Epilepsy, seeking to please his latest client, aspiring author, Nadine, and to achieve a sense of normalcy, even as he adjusts to an unconventional, seizure treatment plan. It is the story of past friend, Michael, who, with each passing day, becomes a distant memory. Meanwhile, Hank, a local church servant, helps Chris acclimate to a new community in York, Pennsylvania. It is the continuing story of Mary Grace, of how, after the big date, Chris discovers she isn’t the classy woman he thought she was, or the one for him. It is the story of Greta, of her late, ironic introduction, of Chris’s new attraction to her, and of how she fills his existing void. It is a vivid reminder of the transition process, the search for integration, the impact of old and new relationships, and the importance of never forsaking life’s endless pursuit.

      Status is the continuing story of Chris, experienced academic and freelance graphic designer with Epilepsy, seeking to please his latest client, aspiring author, Nadine, and to achieve a sense of normalcy, even as he adjusts to an unconventional, seizure treatment plan. It is the story of past friend, Michael, who, with each passing day, becomes a distant memory. Meanwhile, Hank, a local church servant, helps Chris acclimate to a new community in York, Pennsylvania. It is the continuing story of Mary Grace, of how, after the big date, Chris discovers she isn’t the classy woman he thought she was, or the one for him. It is the story of Greta, of her late, ironic introduction, of Chris’s new attraction to her, and of how she fills his existing void. It is a vivid reminder of the transition process, the search for integration, the impact of old and new relationships, and the importance of never forsaking life’s endless pursuit.

    • 4

      Trigger
      Trigger

      Trigger

      Joshua Holmes
      0 ratings
      0 ratings

      Trigger is the continuing story of Chris, experienced academic and freelance graphic designer with Epilepsy, trying to cater to his most challenging client yet, and confidently persist, even as he acquires new injuries, new triggers, and his unconventional, seizure treatment plan proves ineffective. It is the story of Hank, local church servant and friend, who agrees to join Chris in a different kind of activity in York, Pennsylvania. It is the continuing story of Mary Grace, of her uncomfortable, unwanted presence following the break-up. It is the story of Greta, of her unparalleled partnership, and whether or not Cris’s condition has a bearing on their outcome as a couple. It is a vivid reminder of thriving despite disappointment, the various forms of integration, the impact of disability on commitment, and the importance of seeking growth amidst the unknown.

      Trigger is the continuing story of Chris, experienced academic and freelance graphic designer with Epilepsy, trying to cater to his most challenging client yet, and confidently persist, even as he acquires new injuries, new triggers, and his unconventional, seizure treatment plan proves ineffective. It is the story of Hank, local church servant and friend, who agrees to join Chris in a different kind of activity in York, Pennsylvania. It is the continuing story of Mary Grace, of her uncomfortable, unwanted presence following the break-up. It is the story of Greta, of her unparalleled partnership, and whether or not Cris’s condition has a bearing on their outcome as a couple. It is a vivid reminder of thriving despite disappointment, the various forms of integration, the impact of disability on commitment, and the importance of seeking growth amidst the unknown.

    Author

    Joshua Holmes

    A GRADUATE OF the Pennsylvania State University (M.Ed.), the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (B.A.), and the Art Institute of York-PA (B.S.), Joshua Holmes has studied the fine arts, design, and writing for over 20 years.The sole proprietor and lead designer of JAHbookdesign, he also specializes in all areas of publishing, graphic design, and illustration (portraiture, animation, and wildlife). He has been commissioned by numerous collectors and authors within the community, and has won several awards in various shows and fairs. He has authored an autobiography, a how to series, and two fiction series about life with epilepsy, seventeen novels to date - The Art of Pastel Mastery, The Art of Colored Pencil Mastery, The Art of Oil Paint Mastery, The Art of Graphite Pencil Mastery, Memory Lapse, Grand Mal, Seizure, Status, Trigger, Design To Kill, Design For Justice, Shattered Lung, Design To Escape, Design For Honor, Design For Power, Design For The Cure, and Painting The Whole Picture: Portrait of an Artist with Epilepsy - all of which are available in print, ebook, and audiobook.He attributes his success to the Lord, and the strength God gives him in order to persist and grow as a more patient and thorough artist and writer. A vision cut in both eyes from brain surgery for epilepsy, and CP in his right side since birth, with the Lord's help, Josh continues to write, to see more detail, and to improve with time.He encourages you to explore and exercise your creative side, and enjoy what the Lord does through it.Visit Joshua Holmes at his professional site jahbookdesign.com and at all online book distributors.

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